By: Jodi Aiken Wildflowers and weeds occupied the large lot next to the home where I grew up. I loved wandering around the turf searching for treasures. I especially liked to find dandelions. Their yellow petals transform into a white puff ball called a seed head. Finding my treasure, I would bend down, carefully breaking…
Jesus, Our Joy – Lesson 4 We’ve made it 1/3 way through our study. It’s easy to get behind because well, life. We all have a lot going on which is why online Bible study is such a gift. However, the Enemy is an expert at making us feel guilty and shamed if we don’t…
It was Monday, and despite how tired we were after a full weekend of ministry, we headed to Animal Kingdom to kick off our boys spring break with a bang! We knew that the week ahead would require us to be away from Michael and Ryan a lot and really wanted to spend some quality…
“Lord this is too much. I need a moment to myself. Everybody needs me all at the same time. Can I just scream?” Perhaps this is familiar. Perhaps you are overrun with everyday tasks, overwhelmed by the needs of everyone around you, drowning in your attempt to be everything to everyone else. Perhaps you can…
It is dark yet, and the day is so very young when I nestle into my favorite chair. There is such a stillness in our home this time of day except for the ticking of the clock and the occasional peaceful sighs of my sleeping pup nearby. My heart welcomes the stillness. I need these…
Ever relocated your family for a job assignment? We moved several times while in the ministry and military. Each move required packing up our belongings, emotions, and what was familiar. Uncertainties of when we would move, where we would go, and how long we would remain was part of this life. We were either at…
In 1995 I received a tree ornament from my oldest son that he made in daycare. This one has his handprint and a conversation recorded on the back about what he wanted for Christmas that year. It goes like this: Miss Lavran: “What is Santa Claus bringing you this year?” Dillon: “Something. Blue toys, I…
Grace is unmerited. God’s grace defined is giving us what we don’t deserve. We don’t deserve forgiveness. We get it. We don’t deserve material possessions. We receive much. We don’t deserve talents or gifts. We use them freely. We don’t deserve favor from Him. He honors us. We dishonor him. We forfeit God’s grace by…
Grace is unmerited. God’s grace defined is giving us what we don’t deserve. We don’t deserve forgiveness. We get it. We don’t deserve material possessions. We receive much. We don’t deserve talents or gifts. We use them freely. We don’t deserve favor from Him. He honors us. We dishonor him. We forfeit God’s grace by…
By: Carole Leathem One afternoon I was taking a walk with my granddaughter. As we walked, Kinslee grabbed my hand and began to walk backward. It was awkward, and she kept stumbling . At one point I let go of her hand for a minute. She said, “You’ve got to keep holding my hand!” I…
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